Offshore Wind Grew 19% Globally In 2019
Global installed offshore wind capacity reached 27,064 MW in 2019 — a 19% increase from the previous year.
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Ohioans Pledge To Buy Power From Lake Erie Wind Farm
There is a wind farm being planned for Lake Erie called “Icebreaker.” Over 4,500 people in northeast Ohio pledged to purchase electricity from this wind farm, according to Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. (LEEDCo), which is the non-profit organization planning the project. LEEDCo has been collecting the signatures for this pledge effort … [continued]
Where Do I Put My Offshore Wind Farm?
By Chelsea Drenick At the end of 2012, the European market boasted a cumulative 4,995 MW capacity from 55 offshore wind farms and the United States market boasted a total capacity of zero. As disheartening as that might sound to American renewable energy proponents, it looks like our first offshore wind … [continued]
Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen Drop Cape Wind Lawsuit
The Martha’s Vineyard / Dukes County Fishermen’s Association (MVDCFA) has dropped a federal lawsuit against the Cape Wind offshore wind project, it was recently reported. According to Martha’s Vineyard Patch, “the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen and Cape Wind have agreed to work together to support sustainable local Island commercial fisheries … [continued]
